Hapalopus vangoghi (Speckled Patch) formerly Hapalopus sp Guerilla #tarantula #spider
The "Vangoghi" tarantula, also known as the Gothic Pumpkin Patch, is a New World terrestrial species requiring a semi-dry enclosure, a 3-5 times her leg-span enclosure, and a water dish. They are a medium-growing species and are known for their unique coloration.
Hapalopus vangoghi - Speckled Patch
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Detailed Care Sheet:
- Scientific Name: Hapalopus guerreroi (formerly Hapalopus sp. Colombia)
- Common Name: Gothic Pumpkin Patch, Speckle Patch Guerilla Tarantula
- Type: New World, terrestrial
- Endemic Location: Colombia
- Temperament: Skittish, but generally docile
- Adult Size: Around 4 inches
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Enclosure:
- Terrestrial enclosure 3-5 times the spider's leg span
- Good ventilation is important
- Substrate should be semi-moist to allow for burrowing
- Provide a hide (cork bark, etc.)
- Temperature: 70-78°F (21-26°C)
- Humidity: Moderate, with damp lower substrate layers and dry top layers
- Water: Provide a shallow water dish
- Feeding:
- Spiderlings: Offer small prey items like pinhead crickets or fruit flies
- Juveniles and Adults: Offer appropriately sized crickets, roaches, or mealworms
- Adjust feeding frequency based on abdomen size (thinner than carapace, feed more; wider, feed less)
- Other:
- Provide a clean water dish
- Be aware of urticating hairs (a defense mechanism)
- Tarantulas are solitary and should be kept individually
- Remove uneaten prey to prevent potential molting issues
- Considerations:
- This species is known for its unique coloration, resembling a "Pumpkin Patch"
- It is a dwarf species, but the largest of the Hapalopus genus
- They are generally not considered aggressive, but can be skittish
- Their speed and defensive abilities should not be underestimated